Nursing - Critical Care Nursing

This programme is designed for UCD Graduate diploma holders in the following specialities: Critical Care–Intensive Care, Critical Care Cardiovascular, Heart Failure Nursing, Paediatric Critical Care, Peri-Operative Nursing and Emergency Nursing.



This programme not only allows you to delve into and address research questions that arise in your clinical practice but also equips you with the skills in research synthesis to tackle these questions. Moreover, it guides you through the process of implementation science, enabling you to effectively apply research findings to your practice.



This programme is delivered via blended learning, incorporating a mix of interactive online lectures, self-directed learning and in-person classes.



What Will I Learn?

• Appraise their contribution to advancing nursing knowledge through the process of research activities, dissemination and utilisation.

• Critically analyse and apply research findings informed by accredited, evidence-based principles.

• Demonstrate the ability to formulate judgments that reflect on the wider disciplinary, scientific, professional and ethical issues linked to critical care nursing.

• On Successful completion of this programme students should be able to: Be an independent learner, recognising the value of lifelong learning and able to use critical questioning, reflection and decision making to build on personal and professional scholarship.

• Use technology effectively to enhance personal and professional development and practice, and the delivery of safe, evidence based healthcare

Module/Trimester/Credits



Stage 1 Core Modules

NMHS44020 Evid synthesis & translation 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 30

• All applicants must be listed on the Register of Nurses and Midwives, which is maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

• Applicants must be employed in clinical practice in Ireland while undertaking the programme

• Applicants must have completed a Graduate Diploma in one of the following specialities: Critical Care–Intensive Care, Critical Care- Cardiovascular, Heart Failure Nursing, Paediatric Critical Care, Peri-Operative Nursing and Emergency Nursing.



Documents Required:

§ Nurse applicants must provide a copy of their current registration and PIN with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

§ Professional Reference Form



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Online Application.



Who Should Apply?

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: No

1 year part-time. Delivery: Blended.

XA20: Master of Science Critical Care Nursing Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught